Almost.The correct answer is D. To reach and retain optimal health, the CDC* recommends a combination of walking or other aerobic activity each week of 150 minutes, combined with strengthening exercises twice weekly that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

Almost.The correct answer is C. While sleep requirements vary from person to person, it’s best for a healthy adult to get between seven-and-a-half to nine hours of sleep per night. This allows an individual to function at their best and avoid chronic sleep deprivation. When you are feeling energetic and alert all day long, you can assume you are logging enough quality sleep time.

Almost.The correct answer is D. You should certainly visit your family doctor, or general practitioner, when you are sick, but scheduling annual visits for a physical and/or well-woman exam can protect your long-term health by catching potential problems in their early stages. In addition, annual visits to your optometrist, and bi-annual visits to your dentist are also critical to your overall health.

Almost. The correct answer is A. The risk factors of age, family history and heredity have been identified by scientists to increase an individual’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. Emerging evidence suggests there may be other factors such as general lifestyle and wellness choices, and effective management of other health conditions, that may reduce risk, and research is ongoing in the hope of one day preventing the disease from ever developing.

Almost. The correct answer is D. The CDC reports that more than 42 million adults—close to 1 of every 5—say they smoked cigarettes in 2012, and each day, more than 3,200 children under 18 years smoke their first cigarette.

Almost. The correct answer is B. Great inroads have been reached by vaccinating children against rubella, also known as the German measles. That means the risk that pregnant women passing the virus on to their fetus or newborn has been dramatically decreased, as have the birth defects that were once associated with the virus. Only by continuing to vaccinate our children today, can parents in the future trust that rubella can be eliminated, as have small pox and polio.

Almost. The correct answer is D. Suicide prevention hinges on recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you suspect that a friend or loved one is considering suicide, talk openly with them about their suicidal thoughts and get professional help immediately. Voicing your concern, using direct communication, and taking prompt action could save a life.

Almost. The correct answer is C. Although some studies suggest a small amount of alcohol may be good for your heart, excessive consumption is linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats, and heart failure. Also, all those empty calories can lead to weight gain, and further threaten your heart health. Limit your intake to no more than two drinks per day for men, and no more than one a day for women.

Almost. The correct answer is C. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. Cover your head, face and arms when you are outdoors, and use sunscreen on areas of the skin you cannot cover. Check yourself regularly and ask your doctor about spots that have changed or will not heal.